February Update: Just Between Us Article Published & Upcoming Giveaway!

February is often when I start to experience the winter blues. Anyone else? I try to get outside when I can, stay active, and be in community, but it’s still hard to keep an upbeat attitude when it’s been so dark and cold for so long. I’ve found myself crawling into bed at eight o’clock (sometimes earlier), feeling like it […]

What is the Point of Suffering?

Is anyone interested in helping lead the Book of Job? The question was posed to our Women’s Bible study group, as we continued to work through Max Lucado’s “10 Men of the Bible” series. Our group had already studied Noah, Jacob, Joseph, and Matthew, but not many people were thrilled to start reading about the life of Job. In all […]

Breaking Free from Guilt and Shame

I remember the summer of 2012 was hot and humid. I had just wrapped up my second year of teaching and turned 26 years old that July. That summer, I excitedly prepared for my September wedding, as I worked as a swim coach at the local pool and nannied for a couple of elementary-aged children. I remember being so appreciative […]